Reading in the Real World: Strategies for Finding Meaning in Stories, Songs, Poetry, Ads, Movies, Comics, and More! - Softcover

Foster, Graham

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1551382717 ISBN 13: 9781551382715

Publisher: Pembroke Publishers, 2011

Synopsis

From focusing on meaning and technique to sharing and transforming texts, Reading in the Real World is full of simple yet effective ways to read all text forms with confidence. Strategies to use before, during, and after reading help students discover how meaning and technique work together in real-world texts.

Based on the many forms of texts that modern readers encounter, the book uses familiar genres to guide readers to a better understanding of new text formats. It includes reproducible organizers and examples—ranging from stories and poetry to comics and print advertisements—to help readers make the most of the texts that surround them in their real lives.

In a short and accessible form, this book outlines innovative approaches and activities that will motivate students to read effectively and with enthusiasm.

About this title

About the Author

Graham is a writer and workshop presenter in schools, at conventions, and in professional development consortia. He has thirty two years of teaching experience, including thirteen years as language arts supervisor for Calgary Catholic Schools.

He received his degrees from the University of Saskatchewan and completed his postgraduate studies in language arts at the University of Calgary.

"I emphasize a collegial model of professional development related to best practice in language arts instruction. In writing projects, I prefer showing to telling about practical, research-supported instructional strategies."

Graham is married and likes to travel and play golf.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pembroke Publishers
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1551382717
• ISBN 13: 9781551382715
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32